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Are you ready to say goodbye to
people pleasing & enter your radical
self acceptance era?
I am here to help you break free
from societal & parental conditioning
that says you aren't good enough.
Together we will reframe Your ADHD & Autism with neuroscience, positive psychology, self-compassion, & somatic tools.
Quiet the inner critic & step into your full potential
Welcome, I'm So Glad You Are Here!
I'm a Certified Neurodivergent Growth Coach & I use my extensive experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse & Interpersonal Psychotherapist to help you banish your imposter syndrome, stop apologising and start living a life aligned with your values and dreams.
I love helping people to see how they can transform their Inner Critic into their Inner Coach. With over 30 Years Experience of Mental Health Nursing, Psychotherapy & Coaching, you can be confident that you are in safe hands. As a parent to neurodivergent children and discovering I was neurodivergent myself at 47, I offer lived experience alongside my professional experience.I also have an in-depth knowledge of how understanding your nervous system can be an essential tool in supporting you to make long lasting changes
I'm Here to Help You Discover That:
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You Don't Need Permission To Be You
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You Are NOT Broken
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You DON'T Need Fixing
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You Have been CONDITIONED
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To Believe That Life & Success
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HAS to Look A Certain Way
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You Can Live a Life That Soothes & Celebrates YOU
Emma Spencer
“Alice is a energetic and compassionate therapist who's presence lifts you up and warms your soul. Her Professionalism, knowledge and experience is second to none. As a Therapist myself I recommend Alice to my clients, family and friends. Her specialism in Neurodiversity and the Inner Critic are unique and invaluable to the clients she works with."
Anonymous
"I've had a few therapists and counsellors over the years but Alice has helped me the most. I felt very safe working through my trauma with her. The practical skills were super valuable too. Thank you Alice for helping me find myself again and free my inner child!."
Anahi Chandler
“I had several coaching sessions with Alice and since session one, her professionalism, warmth, and welcoming nature made me feel at ease and able to open up.
In every session, Alice’s skills helped me to have “a-ha” moments that allowed me to find the answers I was looking for in my personal life and with my business.
Alice is an expert in her field and knows her stuff very well, the sessions are always profound and meaningful, truly life changing, she is just great at what she does!”
​You may be here because...
Your nervous system is struggling to keep regulated with the thought of changes, you want to be bold, brave and ask your boss for a shorter working week, but the inner critic persuades you not to, because - what will the team think of you?!
You want to tell your friends that you don't really enjoy meeting at busy places anymore since your autism diagnosis, but the inner critic says that's selfish!
You REALLY dislike it when your partner gives you advice when you just want them to listen, but the inner critic tells you to avoid conflict at any cost.You're tired of the same old limiting beliefs that tell you that you aren't quite good enough and that other peoples needs must come first?
I see you. I've been there. Being a hostage to the Inner Critic isn't any fun at all. The relationship with the inner critic has forced you to people please for so long, you can't even visualise a life where you advocate for your own needs and values.Together, we will give you a voice that asks for help when you need it, that engages in joyful, meaningful pursuits because it feels good for you.
It IS possible. Are you ready? Let's DO THIS!
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May I introduce You To Bob?
Bob has been an acquaintance of mine for roughly 50 years. Yes, we've known each other for a rather long time indeed.
When I was growing up, Bob was a good kind of friend, always spotting danger and keeping me safe, making sure I didn't get into trouble with the grown ups too much by being too difficult, challenging or loud.
I really trusted what Bob said because it made sense. Bob would definitely not lie to me.
Until Bob kind of did. Bob would say things that I started to question. it felt like Bob was turning up when I didn't want Bob there, interrupting conversations that were important, and even telling me I couldn't go to things because it would be full of people not like me, and I'd be better off staying at home.
Bob was becoming a right pain in the backside.
The anxiety, shame and guilt I felt about trying to just get on in life, fuelled by Bob's constant dialogue was really limiting my options in life. I wanted to soar with the eagles, Bob wanted me to stay on the ground because I might not have strong enough wings.
When I slowly began to challenge what Bob was saying, my body would tell me that it wasn't safe to do that, my threat system would kick in, and I would freeze.
I knew that asking Bob to be quiet was going to be a battle fought on two fronts, mind and body, or I would get nowhere.
Slowly I was able to bring in resources like breath work and meditation, to stay emotionally regulated while I also worked on what to say to Bob. It worked! Bob could see that I was doing good, I was doing brave things and staying safe. I was able to set boundaries better, communicate my needs more clearly to others and take myself out of my comfort zone.
Bob as you may have guessed by now is my Inner Critic. I'm pleased to say that our relationship is much more balanced and only occasionally does Bob slip back into his old ways.
I know Bob so much better now, what makes him content, calm and what really triggers him.
In my experience we all have an Inner Bob.
I'm a relentless optimist when it comes to people's ability to heal and live
a balanced, fulfilled life. You included. Even if your start in life was hard, no matter what you have been through.
If you're reading this, it might be because you already know that life could be better for you.
Let me guide you through the process. Together we can get you where you know you can be.